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MOT History from tests of petrol AUSTIN MINIs year 1973

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mot history
Pass percent:68.14%
(The average a petrol AUSTIN MINI year 1973 passes without issue)
Based on:678 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|59
Headlamp aim out of alignment46
Brakes imbalanced across an axle44
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort31
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|24
Horn not working |1.6.2a|21
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|17
Registration plate lamp issues17
Registration plate issues17
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|16
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively15
Brake pipe excessively corroded12
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|10
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|9
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b|8
Brake hose has insufficient room to move8
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|8
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|7
Front brake application uneven7
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|7
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|7
Battery insecure |1.9.1|6
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|6
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|6
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|5
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|5
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|5
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|5
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|5
All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|5
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|5
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|5
Rear brake binding5
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|5
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|5
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|4
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|4
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|4
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|4
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|4
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))3
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|3
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|3
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|3
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|3
Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|3
Rear brake application uneven3
Electrical wiring insecure |1.9.2a|3
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|3
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position |8.4.1|3
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e|3
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|3
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Brake hose excessively deteriorated3
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement3
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b|3
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|3
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|3
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure |2.1.2d|2
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|2
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|2
Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b|2
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|2
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|2
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|2
Nearside Rear front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Rear Wheel nut|s| loose |4.2.A.1e|2
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|2
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|2
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|2
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|2
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b|2
Nearside Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|2
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|2
Windscreen washer not working 2
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|2
Offside Rear Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|2
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|2
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel |2.1.2b|2
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|2
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|2
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|2
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|2
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|2
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|2
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|2
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|2
Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|2
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|2
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))2
Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose |3.3.A.1b|2
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))1
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Driver`s door hinge insecure |6.2.B.2|1
Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a|1
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Steering locking device insecure |2.2.C.1g|1
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|1
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure |2.5.C.1b|1
Offside Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle |3.7.D.2b|1
Nearside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam |1.7.4a|1
Nearside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam |1.7.4a|1
Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam |1.7.4a|1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Offside Front Tie bar/rod which is adjustable, loose in adjustment threads |2.4.G.1|1
Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure |3.1.4b|1
Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot|s| locking device missing |3.1.4b|1
Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Outer Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.A.2a|1
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up |2.5.C.1d|1
Bonnet retaining device ineffective |8.4.2|1
Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located |2.4.C.2|1
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned |1.7.3|1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))1
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))1
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Steering rack damaged and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|1
Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Windscreen wiper not working |3.4 |a||1
Offside Windscreen wiper not working |3.4 |a||1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Hazard warning switch inoperative |4.4.2 |a| |ii||1
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))1
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside |3.7.C.2|1
Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely |3.7.C.2|1
Nearside Front Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3|1
Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Rear Brake pipe inappropriately repaired |3.6.A.3|1
Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts |3.6.B.2a|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Front Inner Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h|1
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Position lamp switch missing |1.1.A.1|1
Indicator switch missing |1.4.A.1|1
Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view |8.2.1c|1
Nearside Front Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Front Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel |3.3.A.3|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged |3.6.B.2c|1
Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Parking brake not fitted on at least two wheels |3.1.1|1
Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|1
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |6.1.2 |a||1
All direction indicators not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator obscured more than 50% |1.4.A.2d|1
Offside Front Direction indicator obscured more than 50% |1.4.A.2d|1
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured |5.2.6|1
Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` |8.3.1b|1
Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|1
Offside Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Front Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|1
Steering column retaining device insecure |2.1.6|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Tie bar/rod insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Front Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user |1.6.2b|1
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Front Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Front Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing |8.2.2|1
Offside Front Upper engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement stay bar broken away from bulk head |6.1.D.1a|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Indicator switch insecure |1.4.A.1|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute & rear don`t flash |1.4.A.2g|1
Offside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute & rear don`t flash |1.4.A.2g|1
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Nearside Stop lamp not working & offside |1.2.1b|1
Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|1
Steering column top bearing excessively worn play in column |2.1.2c|1
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Offside Steering locking device insecure |2.2.C.1g|1
Nearside Steering locking device insecure |2.2.C.1g|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Front brake disc insecure |3.5.1i|1
Offside Front brake disc insecure |3.5.1i|1
Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b|1
Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure |2.5.C.1b|1
Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|1
Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|1
Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|1
Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot|s| or their associated mountings locking device insecure |3.1.4b|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order |not working| |1.2.4a|1
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order |not working| |1.2.4a|1
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Front An item not tested |Manual|1
Offside Front An item not tested |Manual|1
Steering system fouling |2.2.D.2a|1
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g|1
Speedometer cannot be illuminated. |6.7.3|1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement |3.3.A.5|1
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Nearside Rear Radius arm insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Front Body has a projection caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Front Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|1
Nearside Steering column shaft has excessive end float |2.1.3|1
Nearside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|1
Nearside Rear Sub-frame cracked |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b|1
Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt suspension cup rubber |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cup rubber |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement quadrents seized |3.5.1k|1
Centre Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Nearside Brake pivot has restricted free movement quadrant |3.5.1k|1
Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Steering column attachment defective (2.2.2 (d) (i))1
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged Cracking/splitting to excess |4.1.D.1e|1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Windscreen wiper blade insecure1
Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose |2.5.B.1a|1
Steering system excessively tight |2.2.D.1|1
Nearside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Brake pipe fouled by moving parts |3.6.B.2a|1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint locking device missing |3.5.1l|1
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder securing device loose |3.5.1j|1
Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended |2.4.F.3|1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|1
Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|1
Offside Rear Wheel nut|s| loose |4.2.A.1e|1
Nearside Rear Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|1
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Outer Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Nearside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated |7.2.4c|1
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b|1
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot |3.5.1c|1
Offside Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot |3.5.1c|1
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|1
Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2|1
Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.4|1
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. |6.2.A.3|1
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings upper slam panel by winscreen |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings A pillar |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor pannel |6.1.B.2|1
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|1
Centre Brake pipe inadequately clipped complete brake pipe |3.6.B.1|1
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Wheel nut|s| loose |4.2.A.1e|1
Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))1
Offside Front Track rod end loose |2.2.B.1d|1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|1
Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Rear Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Driver`s door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed top hinge insecure |6.2.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute not flashing |1.4.A.2g|1
Nearside Front Road wheel distorted buckled |4.2.A.1a|1
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Headlamp switch faulty |1.7.1|1
Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams |1.7.4b|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1

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